Anyone who wants a future for the Palestinian people must oppose Hamas and those who use pro-Palestinian rhetoric – even in our own streets – as a weapon to foster hatred against the West, against capitalism, globalisation and an open society

He beats Garavaglia (who secures 25 per cent) and poses a threat to Meloni and the newspapers. Replacing group leader Romeo is either Dreosto or Paganella

Whilst public debate focuses on the Maranza, there is a section of the country – which has always regarded the centre-right as a natural partner – that is protesting

The Salvini-Garavaglia clash takes place in a heavily guarded room; Romeo is attacked by the leader’s top aides and defends himself: “We’re losing votes; you’re boycotting me.” There is an air of purges, and Durigon suggests to Zaia that he join the political secretariat.

“We are neither left-wing nor right-wing, let alone far-right. Just as we have never been, and cannot be, moderates. I want this to be a team, a group of friends – cheerful friends.” Massimo Garavaglia talks about his Lega

Massimo Garavaglia’s candidacy has thrown a spanner in the works of Matteo Salvini’s plan, announced at Pontida, to bring the internal debate to a close whilst pretending to open it up. The party conference and the fate of Via Bellerio